MISHAWAKA–Bethical News, a snarky look at the events and happenings at Bethel, began in 2012 and ran until this school year. Originally, according to Julie Beam, dean of students and Shawn Holtgren, vice president for student development, it was a student’s id... More »
MISHAWAKA—Is Bethel’s Interim President Barb Bellefeuille, Ed.D., going to get the theme she challenged Bethel with this year tattooed on her foot? Only time will tell. The theme for this year, He must increase—I must decrease (from John 3:30), was what Bell... More »
MISHAWAKA–A new school year means new faces on campus, not only from freshman and transfers, but also from new staff and faculty. Between professors, coaches, resident directors and wellness center staff, Bethel employed around 20 new hires for the 2021-2022 ... More »
MISHAWAKA—The last few weeks of the men’s basketball season were interesting, to say the least. The team lost seven of its last nine regular-season games, including a 117-104 loss to Mount Vernon Nazarene in the quarterfinals of the Crossroads League tournamen... More »
BLUE ISLAND, Ill.–Graduating from Bethel College in 1951, Barbara Bickel spent her time on campus studying English, was the editor in chief of the Bethel Beacon, and was a part of the Ambassadors Club, Radio Club, English Club, and the Alpha Literary. Bickel... More »
MISHAWAKA – It’s no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of just about everyone on the planet, some more severely than others. Laborers have suffered from lack of income, medical professionals have been working practically non-stop to help ... More »
MISHAWAKA—The Deeper Life Series happens every spring and encourages students to take time to reflect on the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. According to Shawn Holtgren, vice president for student development, Deeper Life first began around 15 years ag... More »
MISHAWAKA—Rachel Lindvall, DHSc, is a faculty member of the Department of Kinesiology and a leader in working on the mental game in sports. She founded a company called The Mindful Project that works on athletes and their mental skills. “I have a lot of diff... More »
MISHAWAKA—Thursday, Feb. 25, was recognized by Christian colleges across America as the Collegiate Day of Prayer, and Bethel’s Spiritual Life team hosted a variety of events encouraging students to participate. At 7 a.m., 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., students gathered i... More »
MISHAWAKA—Bethel’s efforts to suppress COVID-19 are looking up. According to Vice President for Student Development Shawn Holtgren, the current situation is far better than some of the situations from last semester. “This semester, so far, night-and-day bette... More »
MISHAWAKA—On Jan. 14, it was officially announced that President Gregg Chenoweth will be leaving Bethel to take up a new position as president of his alma mater, Olivet Nazarene University, effective June 1. When Chenoweth first came to Bethel eight years ag... More »
MISHAWAKA — Coach Steve Drabyn, the Bethel University men’s basketball coach, learned a lot about his team and their Crossroads League opponents last season. Like most coaches coming into their second season with a team, Drabyn said he has a better idea of wha... More »
